reef (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def one of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind
Outgoing links
Hypernym strip, slip
Part holonym sail, canvas, canvass, sheet
Incoming links
Part meronym sail, canvas, canvass, sheet
Hyponym strip, slip

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